Words with the letter C

The letter C can be a clever asset in Scrabble when used strategically. Valued at 3 points, it offers more scoring potential than some of the more common consonants, without being as difficult to play as higher-point tiles like X or Q. C works well at the start of many common words—like cat, cold, or clean—and it’s also found in blends like ch, cl, or cr, which opens up a variety of word possibilities. If you’re able to land a C on a double or triple letter score, it can quickly turn an ordinary word into a strong point earner.

One of the best ways to play C is by pairing it with high-frequency vowels like A or O to build words such as can, cop, or code. You can also use it to extend words: for example, turning are into care or old into cold. Keep an eye out for opportunities to create compound words or plural forms using C. While C isn’t used in many two-letter words, its role in creating longer, higher-scoring plays makes it an essential part of a smart Scrabble strategy. Played at the right time, C can be the key to gaining an edge on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
niacins	12	12
niblick	19	19
niblicks	20	20
nicad	10	10
nicads	11	11
nice	8	8
nicely	13	13
niceness	13	13
nicenesses	15	15
nicer	9	9
nicest	10	10
niceties	12	12
nicety	12	12
niche	11	11
niched	13	13
niches	12	12
niching	16	16
nick	12	12
nicked	15	15
nickel	15	15
nickeled	18	18
nickelic	20	20
nickeliferous	26	26
nickeling	21	21
nickelled	20	20